Experience an exhilarating evening of orchestral brilliance with the Capriol Chamber Orchestra, with award-winning pianist Clare Hammond

Stroud Arts Festival 80th Celebrations

Experience an exhilarating evening of orchestral brilliance with the Capriol Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Jonathan Trim and led by Natasha Bowen-Jones, the concert features Gavin Sutherland’s Capriol Overture, Beethoven’s powerful ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto performed by award-winning pianist Clare Hammond, and Haydn’s much-loved ‘The London’ Symphony – a concert full of colour, drama and celebration.

Saturday 10th October 2026

7.30pm (Doors 7pm)

Holy Trinity Church

Tickets: £15.00 Under-18s £5

About the Capriol Chamber Orchestra

Capriol Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1987 by Bruce Critchinson. The orchestra is formed from a diverse group of people from many walks in life who enjoy playing a wide range of repertoire from Baroque to the present day. The orchestra presents three concerts a year in local churches within the Stroud area.

We encourage local soloists and composers whenever possible and are always interested in supporting local events. Winners of the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year are regular soloists.

About Clare Hammond – piano soloist

A “pianist of extraordinary gifts” (Gramophone) and “immense power” (The Times), Clare Hammond is recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances. In 2016, she won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s ‘Young Artist Award’ in recognition of outstanding achievement. Community engagement forms an increasingly important part of Clare’s work. Since 2017, she has performed to over 9,600 schoolchildren in partnership with Gloucestershire Music and Wye Valley Music in Schools.

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